In future, early-career researchers at Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences will be able to take part in the interdisciplinary training programmes offered by the Graduate Academy at the University of Oldenburg.
This is set out in a cooperation agreement signed today by University President Prof. Dr Babette Simon and Prof. Dr Gerhard Kreutz, President of Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences. “The excellent further education, guidance and support provided to early-career researchers is of central importance to the university,” explained University President Simon at the signing ceremony. “We are delighted that early-career researchers at Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences can now also benefit from our Graduate Academy.” Only recently, the University signed a co-operation agreement with Jade University of Applied Sciences regarding support for postgraduate research.
“To ensure the long-term maintenance of excellence in science and research, it is essential to provide targeted support for early-career researchers. However, in addition to purely academic questions, it is also particularly important to us that doctoral candidates learn to look beyond their doctoral projects and consider socio-political implications,” said University President Kreutz, emphasising the significance of the cooperation agreement.
The University’s Graduate Academy was launched at the end of last year. It brings together all services offering interdisciplinary advice, further education and support for early-career researchers across all subjects and at all qualification levels. These include, for example, courses on science communication, academic writing, and the development and management of research projects. Doctoral students and other researchers can also receive further education in university teaching methodology and learn how to lead project groups. One of the Graduate Academy’s objectives is also to promote career paths in business and administration – and thus outside academia.
